During the anniversary breakfast, the Puratos team accepted the award from Carmine Piantedosi (Owner, 4th generation) and Kumar Ponnamalam (Manager of Production), in front of guests and other vendors.

Puratos, innovator in the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industry, acquired Pennant Ingredients, a provider of speciality bakery products and solutions to the North American Quick Service Restaurant, foodservice and retail in-store bakery channels.

A consistent raw materials supply is critical to manufacturing efficiencies and supplying a quality product to a demanding consumer base. Consumer loyalty hangs careful on a supply of consistent quality products.

Puratos’ Muesli Cookie took first place at this year’s American Society of Baking (ASB) Product Development Competition held in early March at The Hilton in Chicago.

Bakery goods are indulgent, yet they can be formulated to have less fat and calories to appeal to today’s more health-conscious consumers.